As the site-based Project Engineer, you will oversee day-to-day field engineering, contractor coordination, QA/QC and schedule control for civil and mechanical work fronts including:
Earthworks, drainage, access roads and laydowns
Foundations, hardstands and substation civils
Trackers, piling, torque tubes and mechanical structures
Interface management with electrical and substation works
You will provide clear direction in the field, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and ensure works are delivered on schedule to support commissioning milestones.
Key Responsibilities
Champion a strong safety culture through pre-starts, inspections and field engagement
Ensure compliance with permits, environmental approvals and heritage/land access conditions
Manage ITPs, test plans, hold/witness points, RFIs, NCRs and MDR documentation
Coordinate survey control, set-out, as-builts/WAE and drawing conformance
Run 3-6 week look-aheads and short-interval control linked to critical path
Support contract administration including variations, quantities and progress claims
Lead contractor and vendor coordination across multiple work fronts
Drive readiness for commissioning through QA close-out and turnover packages
Prepare weekly reports covering HSE, progress, risks and schedule pressures
About You
To succeed, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in
Civil or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years' site-based engineering experience
(civil/mining/energy)
Strong delivery experience in earthworks, drainage, roads and foundations
Practical understanding of QA/QC and Australian Standards
Proven ability to run look-aheads, short-interval control and production tracking
Experience coordinating contractors and managing complex interfaces
Strong communication and field leadership skills
Ability to thrive in Pilbara FIFO conditions (2:1 roster)
Utility-scale solar experience (trackers, piles, modules, inverter pads)
Familiarity with 1P trackers, piling QA and module handling
P6/MS Project and Power BI/Excel reporting capability
Experience working on Tier 1 miner sites
What's on Offer
Major renewable energy project –
440 MW utility-scale solar farm
FIFO 2:1
roster with continuity rotation
Mobilisation period in Perth before site deployment
Camp accommodation, meals and site transport provided
Competitive contract rate
Long-term pipeline of future work for high performers
Apply today to see how we can elevate your career.
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